El Salvador

WFP distributed during this weekend some 10 metric tons of High Energy Biscuits (HEBs) among 27 communities in El Salvador. These HEBs will cover the food needs of more than 7,500 people for 4 to 5 days.

This old woman is being evacuated to a local shelter in the community of El Icaco, department of Usulatán. She left behind her house and personal belongings except for her pet, a small parrot she carries on her shoulder.

WFP Field Monitor, Henry Montano, leads the distribution of High Energy Biscuits (HEBs) among affected residents in the community of El Icaco, departament of Usulután. Flood waters can be seen to right of the picture.